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Machines & Mechanisms Robotics 2011 Classroom Solutions for Schools Index Index Index Concept & Web.....4-5 ABC 123 ..... 7 Early Simple Machines ..... 10-11 Simple & Powered Machines .....12-17 Robotics – LEGO® Education WeDo™.....20-23 Robotics – LEGO® MINDSTORMS® Education..... 24-31 Storage Solution icon Sets with this icon are delivered in a plastic storage box. Piece Count icon This icon shows how many elements the sets contain. Web icon www This icon shows that you can find more materials on our website. LEGO, the LEGO logo, DUPLO, WEDO and MINDSTORMS are trademarks of the/sont des marques de commerce de/son marcas registradas de LEGO Group. ©2010 The LEGO Group. 03 from LEGO® Education Introduction Creative Classroom Solutions Machines & Mechanisms Early Simple Machines From 5 years Children explore objects in the world around them, and build and play with models that help them to understand the movement of familiar things. They experiment with the concepts of balance, stability, buoyancy and much more. See the primary school range pages 10-11. Machines & Mechanisms Simple & Powered Machines From 8 years Children deepen their understanding of how forces affect motion and explore concepts of energy. They build more complex mechanisms and use them to make accurate observations, measurements and records; and to design their own solutions. See the primary and secondary school range pages 12-17. Robotics LEGO® Education WeDo™ From 7 years The exciting LEGO® Education WeDo™ concept provides a fun and easy way to get started on simple robotics. Children build models, attach simple sensors and motors, which are plugged into their computers, and configure behaviour using intuitive, icon-based software. See the primary school range pages 20-23. Robotics LEGO® MINDSTORMS® Education From 8 years Students build robots and use software to plan, test and modify sequences of instructions for a variety of real-life robotic behaviours. They gather and analyse data from sensors using datalogging functionalities such as graph viewer. Robotics is an exciting way to bring science, technology, engineering and mathematics to life in the classroom. See the primary and secondary school range pages of LEGO® MINDSTORMS® Education brick sets, software and activity packs pages 24-31. Colours of and decorative designs on elements may vary. LEGOeducation.com Hey! Check out our website! LEGOeducation.com Free Downloads at LEGOeducation.com Looking for inspiration or simply more information? Visit our website and experience how LEGO® Education sets are effective tools for covering your curriculum targets. Lots of free downloads available! Animations See engaging animations and share them with your students. Videos Watch our solutions in use in a classroom setting. Short video sequences for the students to connect to the task. Building Instructions Build even more models. Activity Examples Download PDF or flash activity examples. Programming Examples NXT Solar Station Continue Light intensity – horizontal direction Data log in wattage (W) how a light source moving in a horizontal direction and turned towards the NXT Solar Station, with the solar panel positioned 45 degrees from vertical, affects its performance. Above is a screenshot from the data logging program Solar Station 1 included in the zip folder. This program collects data from the Energy Meter and has a continuous metronome tone, sounding every 1.5 second, lasting the duration of the experiment. Follow the metronome tone’s sequence and move the light source approximately 2.5 cm / 1 in. per tone in a horizontal direction as illustrated below. NXT Solar Station Connect Before opening and running the data logging program Solar Station 1, set up the data logging experiment by following the experiment configurations exactly as written: • Name: SolarStation • Click on Sensor drop-down menu, select: Emeter In – W • Click on Port drop-down menu, select: 3 • Duration: 35 Seconds • Rate: 5 Samples per Second • Connects to Port 3 on NXT Now, predict in wattage (W) values, how the NXT Solar Station will perform. New inspiration for programming your robot! Then, turn on the light source, open and run the data logging program Solar Station 1 or create an alternative data logging program. Now analyze data, type annotations, describe observations and write conclusions, explain data and optionally take screenshots using the Data Logging tools. We recommend comparing mean values. Need help? In NXT software v2.0 see the Robot Educator tutorials: 03 Solar panels have the ability to convert solar energy into electrical energy. How much power a solar panel generates depends on many factors including where it is positioned and how mobile it is. Some solar panels have special control mechanisms that can adjust them to follow the sun. Build, program and log data to investigate the NXT Solar Station’s ability to generate power (W). Horizontal direction LEGO, the LEGO logo, MINDSTORMS and the MINDSTORMS logo are trademarks of the/sont des marques de commerce de/son marcas registradas de LEGO Group. ©2010 The LEGO Group LEGO, the LEGO logo, MINDSTORMS and the MINDSTORMS logo are trademarks of the/sont des marques de commerce de/son marcas registradas de LEGO Group. ©2010 The LEGO Group 39 42 Student Worksheets and Teacher’s Notes LEGO, the LEGO logo, DUPLO, WEDO and MINDSTORMS are trademarks of the/sont des marques de commerce de/son marcas registradas de LEGO Group. ©2010 The LEGO Group. C C Concept & Web 4Cs 05 Activities with Natural Flow Activity Packs from LEGO® Education are developed by experienced educators and have a natural flow that engages and motivates students. We call it the 4C approach. It consists of four phases: Connect, Construct, Contemplate, and Continue. Connect It is important to capture students’ interest in order to have a positive and motivating learning environment. LEGO Education activities always begin with an engaging challenge introduced through real-life video clips, photos, stories, animations, etc. which students can relate to and find compelling. C Construct Students work in teams to solve an open-ended building task related to the challenge. They make their own solutions and plan, build and test their models or software program. Contemplate In this phase, students think about what they have just constructed and achieved. They discuss the project at hand, reflect on and adapt their ideas, and teachers can encourage this process by asking questions. Colours of and decorative designs on elements may vary. C Continue Extension ideas are provided that present a new challenge within the same theme. Students are encouraged to change or add features to their models, thereby leading them to a new Connect phase. This allows them to enter a positive learning spiral, in which they take on increasingly difficult challenges. LEGOeducation.com Curriculum Relevance Let’s build a future of inquisitive scientists, innovative designers and creative engineers. LEGO® Education brick sets, teacher guides and activity packs provide exciting, hands-on projects for children from 5 to 16+ years. Our solutions are particularly relevant to teaching design technology and engineering, physical science, scientific inquiry and mathematics. For examples of classroom activities visit the LEGO Education global website and search Activities. It’s all about teaching kids how to solve problems; building something as a solution to a problem or an answer to a question. Teaching problem-solving is so important and LEGO solutions do that really well. There’s lots of easy stuff to start with, building cards and models for inspiration, then as the children gain experience they begin to do really creative things. „ Tracy Polte, Elementary School Teacher, Shady Hill School, MA, USA. LEGOeducation.com LEGO, the LEGO logo, DUPLO, WEDO and MINDSTORMS are trademarks of the/sont des marques de commerce de/son marcas registradas de LEGO Group. ©2010 The LEGO Group. 07 9530 Letters Set ABC 123 3+ 156 A versatile set that provides a fun, hands-on way for children to develop basic skills in early literacy, letter and sound recognition, fine motor skills and language skills. Creating special characters, symbols and pictures is easy – just draw on the blank tiles. Also contains 2 white building plates. •Letter and sound recognition •Upper and lower case letters •Word building ABC 123 Key Learning Values: •Understanding the relationship between the spoken and written word •Developing letter and sound recognition •Recognising and naming numbers •Learning to count, add and subtract •Investigating colours, shapes, patterns and symmetry 1½+ 9805 Play Wall Utilize wall space for playing with letters, numbers or other elements. The practical storage bin beneath the board ensures that “the next piece” is always within reach, and keeps elements off the floor. 3+ 9531 Numbers & Mosaics Set 352 With loads of number and sign tiles, this big set provides the perfect way for future mathematicians to get a head start on investigating numbers and learning to count, add and subtract. The mosaic tiles also allow children to create countless patterns while learning all about shapes, colours, sequences and symmetry. •Exploring number facts •Exploring colours and shapes •Pattering and sequencing •Investigating symmetry Colours of and decorative designs on elements may vary. LEGOeducation.com Machines & Mechanisms Machines & Mechanisms Learning targets covered: Science: • Communicate changes in movements of objects resulting from action • Observe, predict and record • Learn about gravity, friction and air resistance • Measure forces and identify their direction Technology: • Recognize characteristics of familiar things • Find out how mechanisms can be used to move things • Learn about mechanical and pneumatic control systems Creative development: • Explore ideas • Design and make things for different purposes Mathematics: • Learn about shape and space through practical activities • Problem solving, reasoning • Fractions, percentages and number operations LEGO, the LEGO logo, DUPLO, WEDO and MINDSTORMS are trademarks of the/sont des marques de commerce de/son marcas registradas de LEGO Group. ©2010 The LEGO Group. Science Explore Machines Problem-solving Wheels Technology Ideas Colours of and decorative designs on elements may vary. LEGOeducation.com Machines & Mechanisms Gears Mechanisms Develop 09 Early Simple Machines Explore Basic Mechanics 5+ 9656 Early Simple Machines Set 102 The Early Simple Machines Set provides eight mechanical models and eight double-sided, full-colour building instructions. The set includes gears, levers, pulleys, wheels and axles, as well as a plastic punchout sheet with eyes, sails, scales and wings. Combine with the 2009656 activity pack to carry out eight lesson plans, each with 20-minute extension activities, and four problem-solving tasks. •Exploring basic mechanical principles such as gears, levers, pulleys, wheels and axles •Investigating force, buoyancy and balance •Solving problems through design •Working with others and sharing findings 5+ 2009656 Activity Pack for Early Simple Machines Set The activity pack for the 9656 Early Simple Machines Set includes eight 45-minute lessons, each with extension activities of up to 20 minutes, and four additional open-ended problemsolving activities. Illustrations introduce playful problems that the children must solve. •Exploring basic mechanical principles such as gears, levers, pulleys, wheels and axles •Investigating force, buoyancy and balance •Solving problems through design •Working with others and sharing findings LEGO, the LEGO logo, DUPLO, WEDO and MINDSTORMS are trademarks of the/sont des marques de commerce de/son marcas registradas de LEGO Group. ©2010 The LEGO Group. 11 9999 Upgrade Kit for 9654 Machines & Mechanisms 5+ 7 Combine your existing 9654 Early Simple Machines II Set with the 9999 Upgrade Kit to create the equivalent set to the new 9656 Early Simple Machines Set. The Upgrade Kit includes all of the new elements from the 9656 set: six LEGO bricks, a plastic punch-out sheet and eight inspiration cards – all delivered in a plastic bag with zipper. The Upgrade Kit enables existing users of the 9654 set to carry out the activities provided in the 2009656 Activity Pack. 5+ 9660 Early Structures Set 107 This set provides building ideas for 12 different structures, such as bridges and towers, as well as inspiration for four additional problem-solving models. Pulley wheels, movable hooks on strings, axles, double-sided activity cards and element overview included. •Exploring basic structures such as towers, bridges and walls •Exploring balancing, strength and stability, and moving parts •Problem solving Colours of and decorative designs on elements may vary. LEGOeducation.com Simple & Powered Machines Explore Real Life Machines & Mechanisms 8+ 9686 Simple & Powered Machines Set 396 The core brick set in our range of Machines & Mechanisms solutions, this set includes full-colour building instruction booklets for 10 principle models and 18 main models. Combine with curricular-relevant activity packs and add-on sets to carry out a broad range of activities within design technology, science and mathematics. •Building and exploring real life Machines & Mechanisms •Investigating powered machines with the motor •Using plastic sheets for calibration and capturing wind •Exploring gearing mechanisms with the assorted gear wheels incl. differential LEGO, the LEGO logo, DUPLO, WEDO and MINDSTORMS are trademarks of the/sont des marques de commerce de/son marcas registradas de LEGO Group. ©2010 The LEGO Group. 13 www 2009686 Introducing Simple & Powered Machines With this activity pack students get a fundamental understanding of simple machines, structures and mechanisms. The pack features 37 principle model activities, 14 main activities, including extension activities, and six problemsolving tasks. Flash animations introduce the activities. Teacher’s notes, student worksheets and glossary included. •Investigating the principles of simple machines, mechanisms and structures •Experimenting with balanced and unbalanced forces •Experimenting with friction •Capturing, storing and transferring wind energy •Measuring distance, time, speed and weight •Calibrating scales •Investigating powered forces and motion, speed and pulling power Activity Pack 10+ Machines & Mechanisms 8+ www 2009687 Advancing with Simple & Powered Machines This activity pack allows students to get an in-depth understanding of simple machines, mechanisms, structures and mechanical advantage. It includes 38 principle model activities, four main activities, including extension activities, and eight problem-solving activities. Real-life video clips introduce students to the activities. Teacher’s notes, student worksheet and glossary included. •Investigating the principles of simple machines, mechanisms and structures •Mechanical advantage •Balanced and unbalanced forces •Equilibrium •Block and tackle •Effect of force on an object •Experimenting with friction •Calculating speed, distance, time and weight •Identifying dependent and independent variables Building Instructions Understanding of Basic Principles Short video sequences for the students to connect to the task Student Worksheets & Teacher’s Notes Wheel and Axle Cam Gear Lever Pulley Screw Wedge Inclined Plane Structures Pawl and Ratchet Colours of and decorative designs on elements may vary. LEGOeducation.com 10+ www 31 9641 Pneumatics Add-on Set The Pneumatics Add-on Set for the 9632/9686 Base Set provides five principle models and four real-life pneumatics models. Includes full-colour building instructions, pumps, tubes, cylinders, valves, air tank and a manometer. Combine with the 2009641 activity pack to carry out 14 principle model activities, four new lesson plans and two problem-solving tasks. •Building and exploring pneumatics through real-life LEGO models •Investigating power systems and components •Pressure measuring in psi and bar •Exploring kinetic and potential energy 10+ www 2009641 Activity Pack for 9641 This activity pack provides 14 principle model activities, four 45-minute pneumatics lessons each with extension activities of up to 20 minutes, and two additional problem-solving tasks. Video clips introduce the activities by showing real-life machines, which are similar to the LEGO models used in the lessons. •Building and exploring pneumatics through real-life LEGO models •Exploring sequence and control •Engaging students in engineering and design •Using measures and data analysis to describe and explain outcomes 8+ www 9688 Renewable Energy Add-on Set 12 New This add-on set for 9686 allows students to learn all about renewable energy sources. The set provides a range of elements including the unique LEGO Energy Meter, a solar panel, blades, a motor/generator, LED lights and an extension wire. Includes full-colour building instructions for six real-life LEGO models. Combine with the 2009688 activity pack to carry out six lessons and four problem-solving activities. Also works with MINDSTORMS Education, see 9797 on page 24. •Building and exploring renewable energy through real-life LEGO models •Exploring energy supply, transfer, accumulation, conversion and consumption •Engaging students in engineering and design Hydro Wind Solar Technology Renewable Energy Manual Power 10+ New www 2009688 Activity Pack for Renewable Energy Add-on Set This activity pack provides six 45-minute lessons and four problem-solving activities that allow students to explore the three major renewable energy sources, solar, wind and water, through real-life LEGO models. Includes a wide range of real-life images, ideal for introducing them to the topic and task at hand. Teacher’s notes, student worksheets and glossary included. •Exploring renewable energy sources •Investigating energy supply, transfer, accumulation, conversion and consumption •Using measurements and data analysis to describe and explain outcomes LEGO, the LEGO logo, DUPLO, WEDO and MINDSTORMS are trademarks of the/sont des marques de commerce de/son marcas registradas de LEGO Group. ©2010 The LEGO Group. 15 Machines & Mechanisms 9686 Simple & Powered Machines Set •Principles of simple machines, mechanisms and structures •Experimenting with balanced and unbalanced forces •Experimenting with friction •Measuring distance, time, speed and weight •Calibrating scales •37 Principle Model Activities •14 Main model Activities •6 Problem-solving Activities Dragster l Ramp contro Construct her. and Launc to page 10, 12B Dragster Build the 12A and book (all of book step 13) Gears know? 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It delivers: 5V, 4mA in direct light from a 60W incandescent bulb positioned 25 cm from the solar panel (>2000 lux); and 5V, 20mA in direct light from a 60W incandescent bulb positioned 8 cm from the panel (>10,000 lux). 7+ 9670 E-Motor New The E-Motor is a 9V motor with an internal gearbox. Its 9.5:1 gearing ratio provides a maximum torque of 4.5 Ncm and approximately 800 rotations per minute without load. It also functions as a very efficient generator. New This element displays input and output in volts, watts, amps, and energy storage level in joules. Combine with 9669 Energy Storage to form the LEGO Energy Meter. 8+ 1x 2009687 Advancing with Simple & Powered Machines 1x 2009687 Advancing with Simple & Powered Machines 9669 Energy Storage New This Ni-MH battery with connector is designed to be combined with the 9668 Energy Display. When combined, the two elements form the LEGO Energy Meter. Storage capacity: 150 mAh. 7+ 7+ Add bright LED lights to your models to create glowing eyes, illuminated headlights, and anything else you can imagine and build! Give even more power and movement to your models with an extra battery box to supply power to your Power Functions motors! Each battery box can power 2 XL-Motors or 4 M-Motors at the same time. Requires 6 AA (1,5V) batteries, not included. 8870 Power Functions Light 8881 Power Functions Battery Box LEGO, the LEGO logo, DUPLO, WEDO and MINDSTORMS are trademarks of the/sont des marques de commerce de/son marcas registradas de LEGO Group. ©2010 The LEGO Group. 17 2009641 Add-0n 2-3 students 9688 2009688 Add-0n 1x 9641 Pneumatics Add-on Set 1x 2009641 Activity Pack for Pneumatics Add-on Set 1x 2009641 Activity Pack for Pneumatics Add-on Set 1x 9688 Renewable Energy Add-on Set 12x 9688 Renewable Energy Add-on Set 1x 2009688 Activity Pack for Renewable Energy Add-on Set 1x 2009688 Activity Pack for Renewable Energy Add-on Set Classroom Set 24 students 12x 9641 Pneumatics Add-on Set 7+ 7+ Build an extra medium-strength, medium-sized M-Motor into your LEGO creations and watch things start moving! Build your Power Functions-equipped models bigger, better and more mechanized and motorized than ever before by adding this 20-inch (50 cm) extension wire! 8883 Power Functions M-Motor 8871 Power Functions Extension Wire 20” 7+ 8878 Power Functions Rechargeable Battery Box This rechargeable battery box has built-in Lithium polymer batteries for low weight and maximum power. Use the 8887 10VDC LEGO Transformer to charge the battery! •Motor speed can be controlled via the battery box speed control dial! •Output voltage is 7.4V! 7+ 7+ 8+ Add an extra XL-Motor to your models! This super-strong motor will give plenty of power to your models, whether it’s spinning a wheel or turning a system of gears. Use the “M” Motor to animate larger builds. Requires battery box (Item 8881), not included. Build your Power Functions-equipped models bigger, better and more mechanized and motorized by adding this 8-inch (20 cm) extension wire! This standard 10V DC transformer allows you to recharge your 9693 Rechargeable Battery DC or 8878 Power Functions Rechargeable Battery Box. 8882 Power Functions XL-Motor Colours of and decorative designs on elements may vary. 8886 Power Functions Extension Wire 8” 8887 Transformer 10V DC LEGOeducation.com Machines & Mechanisms / Power Functions 9641 Robotics Robotics Examples of learning targets covered using robotics in the classroom: Information and Communication Technology, ICT: • Use simulations and explore models • Use ICT to measure, record, respond to and control events Science: • Investigate energy, force and speed • Determine the speed of a moving object and use the quantitative relationship between speed, distance and time • Using the scientific inquiry process when gathering and analysing data sets Technology: • Develop solutions, selecting, building, testing and evaluating Mathematics: • Understand and use fractions, decimals, percentages, ratios and proportions LEGO, the LEGO logo, DUPLO, WEDO and MINDSTORMS are trademarks of the/sont des marques de commerce de/son marcas registradas de LEGO Group. ©2010 The LEGO Group. 19 Robotics © 2010 Lucasfilm Ltd. & TM. All rights reserved. Research Robotics Learn Software Introduction Activity Pack Programming Colours of and decorative designs on elements may vary. LEGOeducation.com Discover Engineering Explore Robotics LEGO Education Maths ™ Science WeDo Language Literacy ® Technology Communication 7+ www 158 9580 LEGO® Education WeDo™ Construction Set The WeDo Construction Set enables students to build and program simple LEGO models that are plugged into a computer. The set contains more than 150 elements, including a motor, motion and tilt sensors, and the LEGO USB Hub. Combine with the 2009580 Activity Pack to carry out 12 theme-based activities. Software is sold separately, see 2000097. •Designing and making •Brainstorm to find creative alternative solutions •Learn to communicate, share ideas and work together 7+ 2000094 LEGO® Education WeDo™ Site License Agreement The Site License Agreement allows WeDo Software to be used on any compatible computer at the purchasing institution. The Agreement is necessary when installing the software on more than one computer. Requires pre-purchase of 2000097 WeDo Software. LEGO, the LEGO logo, DUPLO, WEDO and MINDSTORMS are trademarks of the/sont des marques de commerce de/son marcas registradas de LEGO Group. ©2010 The LEGO Group. 21 2000097 LEGO® Education WeDo™ Software v.1.2 and Activity Pack Robotics 7+ www Easy-to-use software and 12 theme-based activities for the WeDo Construction Set in one package! The drag-and-drop software, powered by LabVIEW, is icon-based and provides an intuitive programming environment. Features the digital Getting Started Guide with building tips and programming examples. Activities are divided into four themes: Amazing Mechanisms, Wild Animals, Play Soccer and Adventure Stories and provide up to 24 hours of instruction and project-based learning. Teacher notes, glossary and building instructions included. •Programming, using software , designing and creating a working model •Use software to acquire information •Use feedback to adjust a programming system output •Working with simple machines, gears, levers, pulleys, transmission of motion •Measuring time and distance, adding, subtracting, multiplying, dividing, estimating, randomness, using variables •Narrative and journalistic writing, storytelling, explaining, interviewing, interpreting A Complete Package 2000097 LEGO® Education WeDo™ Software v.1.2 and Activity Pack The Software: •Icon-based, drag-and-drop programming environment •Getting Started Guide with building and programming examples included Connect Continue Construct •Automatically detects sensors and motors when attached to the LEGO USB Hub •Supports programming of the computer keyboard, sound and microphone Contemplate The CD-ROM Activity Pack: •Cross-curricular activities that meet a broad range of curriculum goals •Ideal for introducing technology into other areas of the curriculum •Activities that integrate into the WeDo Software Colours of and decorative designs on elements may vary. LEGOeducation.com Inspiration Give your students even more opportunities to design, build and program exciting models such as a galloping horse or a roaring dragon. Simply purchase the Sceneries Set (9385) or the Community Workers Set (9247) to add that extra something to your existing LEGO® Education WeDo™ sets, and let them unleash their imagination! For more inspiration visit LEGOeducation.com. 4+ New 9348 Community People Set 256 Add even more life to your bustling LEGO town! This set features indispensible people from everyday life in a community, such as policemen, a postman, hospital staff, a mechanic and many more. Includes 22 minifigures, plus a variety of accessories, such as food, animals, a laptop, a bicycle and a backpack! •Exploring community roles and responsibilities •Understanding community helper functions •Developing expressive language relating to characters and functions Roarrrr!!! 9580 + 9385 4+ 1207 9385 Sceneries Set Includes bricks in all sorts of colours as well as special elements such as spiders, snakes, wands, roast chickens, flowers, treasure chests, and much more! Programming Examples For more inspiration visit LEGOeducation.com Galloping Horse Roaring Dragon 4+ 9314 Rescue Services Set 1490 A big set with elements and minifigures for exploring the main rescue services: police, fire and hospital, as well as all the vehicles required to help. Combine with LEGO Education WeDo and let your students build and program a fire-fighting scene with a fire station and a motorized system that moves the fire-fighter minifigure in and out of the station. 9580+9314 LEGO, the LEGO logo, DUPLO, WEDO and MINDSTORMS are trademarks of the/sont des marques de commerce de/son marcas registradas de LEGO Group. ©2010 The LEGO Group. 23 7+ The LEGO USB Hub designed for the WeDo Construction Set controls sensors and motors via the WeDo Software when connected to a computer’s powered USB port. This two-port hub transmits power and data to and from the computer, and both ports are able to control motors and sensors. The LEGO USB Hub is automatically detected by the WeDo Software when connected to a computer. Build an extra medium-strength, medium-sized M-Motor into your LEGO creations and watch things start moving! 7+ 7+ 7+ The motion sensor designed for the WeDo Construction Set can detect objects within a range of 15 cm, depending on the design of the object, when attached to the LEGO USB Hub. The motion sensor is automatically detected by the WeDo Software when attached to the LEGO USB Hub. The tilt sensor designed for the WeDo Construction Set detects changes within six different positions: Tilt This Way, Tilt That Way, Tilt Up, Tilt Down, No Tilt and Any Tilt. The tilt sensor is automatically detected by the WeDo Software when connected to the LEGO USB Hub. Add bright LED lights to your models to create glowing eyes, illuminated headlights, and anything else you can imagine and build! 9581 LEGO® USB Hub 9583 Motion Sensor 8883 Power Functions M-Motor 9584 Tilt Sensor 8870 Power Functions Light Classroom Solutions 9580 2000097 2000094 Starter Set 2-3 students 1x 9580 LEGO® Education WeDo™ Construction Set 1x 2000097 LEGO® Education WeDo™ Software v.1.2 and Activity Pack 1x 2000097 LEGO® Education WeDo™ Software v.1.2 and Activity Pack 0x 2000094 LEGO® Education WeDo™ Site License Agreement 1x 2000094 LEGO® Education WeDo™ Site License Agreement Classroom Set 24 students 12x 9580 LEGO® Education WeDo™ Construction Set Colours of and decorative designs on elements may vary. LEGOeducation.com Robotics 7+ education Research Robotics Software Learn Introduction Activity Pack Robotics LEGO MINDSTORMS Education ® ® Programming 8+ www 437 9797 LEGO® MINDSTORMS® Education Base Set This set enables students to build and program reallife robotic solutions. Includes the programmable NXT Brick, providing on-brick programming and data logging, three interactive servo motors, ultrasonic, sound, light and two touch sensors, a rechargeable battery, connecting cables, and full-colour building instructions. Software (2000080) and battery charger (9833/8887) are sold separately. •Developing solutions, selecting, building, testing and evaluating •Brainstorm to find creative alternative solutions •Learn to communicate, share ideas and work together •Hands-on experience with sensors, motors and intelligent units 8+ 2000078 NXT Site License Agreement The site license agreement allows LEGO MINDSTORMS Education NXT software to be used on any compatible computer at the purchasing institution. Is necessary when installing the software on more than one computer. Requires pre-purchase of 2000077/2000080 MINDSTORMS Education NXT Software. LEGO, the LEGO logo, DUPLO, WEDO and MINDSTORMS are trademarks of the/sont des marques de commerce de/son marcas registradas de LEGO Group. ©2010 The LEGO Group. 25 www 9695 LEGO® MINDSTORMS® Education Resource Set 817 This set features a wide range of elements that allow you to build and program MINDSTORMS robots with even more functions than ever before. Includes plenty of special elements such as belts, unique connectors, a worm gear, structural elements, as well as other LEGO elements like beams, axels and connectors. It is the ideal supplement to your 9797 Base Set for classroom, after school or robotic competition use! Download free building instructions and programming examples for several great robots on MINDSTORMSeducation.com. More Great Robots New Let your students take LEGO® MINDSTORMS® Education robots to the next level and add even more fun to learning. Download building instructions and programming examples for nine cool models at MINDSTORMSeducation.com. Grand Four Belt Rover: It detects and climbs obstacles. Belt-driven Colour Sorter: Get your colours in order. Robot Arm: Helps you pick things up. Humanoid: Watch it walk and move like a person. Scorpion: Watch out for its sting! Intelligent Car: Steering and differential gives it unique driving capabilities. 8+ www 2000080 LEGO® MINDSTORMS® Education NXT Software v.2.1 (with Data Logging) This powerful, easy-to-use software for programming and data logging is icon based. It incorporates a Robot Educator step-by-step guide with 46 tutorials, from beginner to advanced levels. Data logging functionalities, including graph viewer, make it easy to collect and analyse data from sensors. The software incorporates a comprehensive digital user manual and is based on LabVIEW. •Using input and output devices and producing a simple set of sequential instructions linking cause and effect •Developing and testing a system to monitor and control events •Using intuitive prediction tools to get first hand experience with making hypothesis •Using the scientific inquiry process when gathering and analysing data sets •Integrating Maths and Science using physical constants, units of measurement, coordinate systems, min, max, mean and linear formulas LEGO MINDSTORMS Education NXT P rogramming •Easy-to-use icon based programming •Intuitive drag and drop programming •From beginner to advanced level •Easy communication with and d ownload to NXT brick •Simple sharing and customization of programs LEGO MINDSTORMS Education NXT Data Logging •Teach science using intuitive predict and analyze tools •Easy-to-use graph based data logging environment •Use autonomous robots for data logging •Support for both remote and live data logging •Log data on up to four sensors at a time Robot Educator •Step-by-step guide with 46 simple tutorials •39 programming tutorials •7 data logging tutorials •Extensive help files •Comprehensive digital user guide Colours of and decorative designs on elements may vary. LEGOeducation.com Robotics 8+ education 8+ Bring energy to your classroom 12 9688 Renewable Energy Add-on Set Let your students explore energy supply, transfer, accumulation, conversion and consumption at first hand through engaging, hands-on experiments. Combine the Renewable Energy Addon Set with the LEGO® MINDSTORMS® Education range. Build more models and use the data logging capabilities of the NXT Software to carry out even more activities. 11+ www www This new set is designed to be compatible with MINDSTORMS Education. It features a solar panel, blades, a motor/generator, LED lights, an extension wire and the unique LEGO Energy Meter, which works as a sensor when connected to the NXT. The Energy Meter collects the following data; input/output in volts, amps, watt, and energy storage level in joule. These data can be used for programming or viewed in the data logging window. Download free building instructions, activities and programming examples at MINDSTORMSeducation.com. Building instructions included in the Add-on Set can be used as additional inspiration, but are designed for use with the 9686 set on page 12. Solar Panel Energy Meter Blade E-Motor Lights Extension Wire 8+ Activity Pack 2009791 9749 NXT Temperature Sensor 2009791 Science and Data Logging Activity Pack This activity pack gives you four real-life science activities and one research project providing up to 25 hours of instruction. The activities are divided into four themes: Motion, Light and Color, Heat and Sound. The research project centers around data gathering and analysis for sensor-based inspection of aging bridges. Developed by Carnegie Mellon University’s Robotics Academy, it includes video clips, worksheets and teacher introduction materials. NXT Temperature Sensor (9749) and NXT Software (2000080) are required. •Measuring distance, time and speed using linear formulas •Experimenting with light reflection and absorption •Investigating properties of sound with focus on amplitude and frequency •Experimenting with transfer of thermal energy by testing the effect of conduction, convection and radiation New The temperature sensor is a digital sensor powered by the NXT brick. Using the NXT brick and NXT software (2000080), it can be calibrated to measure both Celsius and Fahrenheit (-20°C to +120°C/-4°F to +248°F). Connect Construct Contemplate Continue See activity examples at LEGOeducation.com LEGO, the LEGO logo, DUPLO, WEDO and MINDSTORMS are trademarks of the/sont des marques de commerce de/son marcas registradas de LEGO Group. ©2010 The LEGO Group. 27 108 107 106 105 104 103 5 102 40 101 100 39 37 36 35 34 33 32 31 30 29 28 8 3 Get off to an easy start on robotics and competitions 4 99 2 38 98 97 96 95 94 93 92 91 90 89 88 87 86 85 84 83 82 81 80 79 78 77 76 75 74 73 72 71 70 MINDSTORMSeducation.com 9594 Green City Challenge Set 110 109 42 41 7 A theme-based set that guides students through LEGO MINDSTORMS building and programming in a structured way. It contains 2 x 3 training mats, 2 x challenge mats and lots of elements for building the challenge models, such as a power plant, wind turbine and dam. The training mats provide a venue where students can test and practice their programming skills. The challenge mat offers a real life setting for solving different missions so students can apply the skills acquired through the training. Requires 9797, 2009594 and 2000080. 1 3 69 27 68 67 26 66 65 64 25 63 62 61 24 60 59 23 58 57 56 22 55 54 21 53 52 2 51 20 50 49 19 48 47 46 18 45 44 1 17 43 42 MINDSTORMSeducation.com New cm 43 in. 1365 41 16 40 39 15 38 37 36 14 35 34 13 33 32 31 12 30 29 28 11 27 26 10 25 24 6 23 9 22 21 8 20 19 The Green City Challenge is an easy way for newcomers to get started with robotics in the classroom. It is also ideal for preparing students, step by step, for robotics competitions. The activities cover both beginner and more advanced levels of building, programming and testing LEGO MINDSTORMS robots. 18 7 17 16 6 15 14 13 5 12 11 4 10 9 9 8 3 7 6 2 5 4 3 1 2 1 0 LEGO, the LEGO logo, MINDSTORMS and the MINDSTORMS logo are trademarks of the/sont des marques de commerce de/son marcas registradas de LEGO Group. ©2011 The LEGO Group cm in. 0 LEGO, the LEGO logo, MINDSTORMS and the MINDSTORMS logo are trademarks of the/sont des marques de commerce de/son marcas registradas de LEGO Group. ©2011 The LEGO Group LEGO, the LEGO logo, MINDSTORMS and the MINDSTORMS logo are trademarks of the/sont des marques de commerce de/son marcas registradas de LEGO Group. ©2011 The LEGO Group Training •Engaging in hands-on STEM education •Working with prototyping and design •Acquiring problem-solving and team working skills •Gaining hands-on experience with programming, sensors, motors and intelligent units enge Chall 9+ New 2009594 Activity Pack for Green City Challenge Set www This CD ROM activity pack is ideal as a step-by-step introduction to robotics in the classroom or as preparation for robotics competitions. The seven easy-to-follow training activities, each supported by student worksheets, guide the students from simple to more advanced programming. They are then challenged to apply their programming and problem-solving skills by making their robots solve real-world engineering challenges related to renewable energy. Comprehensive teacher notes provide everything needed for easy implementation, including programming examples, building instructions, mission and rules, ways to differentiate, extension ideas, and more. Also includes a project that can be used for further research into the challenge topic of renewable energy. Provides 45 hours of tuition. Requires 9797, 9594 and 2000080. •Engaging in hands-on STEM education •Working with prototyping and design •Acquiring problem-solving and team working skills •Gaining hands-on experience with programming, sensors, motors and intelligent units Classroom Solutions 9797 2000080+2000078 9594+2009594 + 2-3 1x Add-0n LEGO® MINDSTORMS® Education Base Set 1x LEGO® MINDSTORMS® Education Software 1x LEGO® MINDSTORMS® Education Software + Site License Classroom Set 24 students 12x 9695 + Starter Set students 8887 LEGO® MINDSTORMS® Education Base Set Colours of and decorative designs on elements may vary. 1x Green City Challenge Set + Activity Pack for Green City 1x Green City Challenge Set + Activity Pack for Green City 1x 12x Transformer Transformer 1x LEGO® MINDSTORMS® Education Resource Set 4x LEGO® MINDSTORMS® Education Resource Set LEGOeducation.com Robotics 9+ education 11+ 2009797 Introduction to Robotics www Activity Pack 2009797 Connect Contemplate Construct Getting started in the classroom – this CD provides up to 24 hours of tuition divided up in 6 main projects and 3 end-of-project activities. Developed by Carnegie Mellon University’s Robotics Academy, it is an easy to use step-by-step guide to robotics engineering using the MINDSTORMS Education hardware and software. Includes presentations and video clips, worksheets and teacher introduction materials. Teaching robotics can be extended to include themebased projects, see 2009798. Continue Continue See activity examples at LEGOeducation.com 11+ 2009798 Robotics Projects: Themes www This CD provides 3 theme-based projects of up to 24 hours tuition in total. Developed by Carnegie Mellon University’s Robotics Academy, the projects are based on the following real-life themes: Automated Mining, Sentry Guard Dog, and Automated Tree Measuring. Students work independently, using a variety of sources to expand their knowledge in order to design, build and program effective solutions. Includes advanced programming support. 2009798 is the next natural step for students who have completed the Introduction to Robotics, 2009797. 12+ 2009787 Robotics Engineering Volume 1: Introduction to Mobile Robotics www Getting started in the classroom – this two-CD set provides 45 hours of tuition divided up in 6 main projects, 6 investigations, 3 anytime projects and 3 end-of-project activities. Developed by Carnegie Mellon University’s Robotics Academy, it is a comprehensive step-by-step guide to robotics engineering. Includes presentations, video clips, worksheets and extensive teacher introduction materials. Activities can be extended to include guided research projects, see 2009788. LEGO® MINDSTORMS® Education is unique because it allows me to teach science and technology in a very rewarding way: If I want children to develop scientific enquiry skills and understand technological concepts, it’s no good me just telling them how it is, or what to do. MINDSTORMS Education allows children to investigate, plan, test and implement their ideas – and in this way they work things out for themselves. This is very rewarding as a teacher. You see them enjoying themselves, getting results that they are happy with and answering problems that you have set them. „ Simon Williams, Science and IT Teacher, New Lodge School, Dorking, England 12+ 2009788 Robotics Engineering Volume 2: Guided Research www This activity pack provides 3 comprehensive research projects of up to 60 hours tuition in total. Developed by Carnegie Mellon University’s Robotics Academy, projects are based on real-life themes: Automated Mining, Sentry Guard Dog, and Automated Tree Measuring following an authentic Engineering guided research approach. Includes advanced programming support. 2009788 is the next natural step for students who have completed the Introduction to Mobile Robotics, 2009787. LEGO, the LEGO logo, DUPLO, WEDO and MINDSTORMS are trademarks of the/sont des marques de commerce de/son marcas registradas de LEGO Group. ©2010 The LEGO Group. 29 Robotics Research Robotics Software Explore Classroom Data Logging Programming ROBOLAB™ 8+ Icon-based programming 8+ 2000096 ROBOLAB™ 2.9 Site Licence Agreement 2000069 ROBOLAB™ 2.9 Software This latest upgrade to the ROBOLAB software platform allows users to communicate with both MINDSTORMS platforms, using the RCX or the NXT bricks. It is developed to aide existing ROBOLAB users migrate step-by-step from the RCX to the NXT platform. The software capability is equal to the 2.5.4 version of the software, with new features such as faster firmware and floating point math. The software pack includes PDF user manuals and resource materials. This software does not support Bluetooth™ communication to the NXT brick. The upgrade site license agreement allows ROBOLAB 2.9 software to be used on any compatible computer at the purchasing institution. Is necessary when installing the software on more than one computer. Requires pre-purchase of 2000069 ROBOLAB 2.9 Software. RobotC – Text-based Programming for LEGO® MINDSTORMS® Education 14+ www Text-based programming 2009781 Teaching ROBOTC for LEGO® MINDSTORMS® This exciting activity pack includes more than 40 lessons for teaching textbased programming relating to engineering challenges for both the NXT and RCX platforms. Providing video-based instruction, the lessons cover the following topics: Movement, Sensing, Variables, Programming, Systems, and Advanced. Includes a set-up guide with software downloads, step-by-step instructions, and troubleshooting information. Requires use of the ROBOTC Software developed by Carnegie Mellon University. 14+ www 2000081 ROBOTC Software Single License v.2.0 ROBOTC is a powerful C-based programming language with a Windows environment for writing and debugging programs, and the only programming language at this level that offers a comprehensive, real-time debugger. It allows students to learn the type of C-based programming used in advanced education and professional applications. ROBOTC is developed by the Carnegie Mellon Robotics Academy and designed for use with MINDSTORMS NXT and RCX as well as TETRIX. Colours of and decorative designs on elements may vary. 14+ www 2000082 ROBOTC Software Classroom License v2.0 ROBOTC is a powerful C-based programming language with a Windows environment for writing and debugging programs, and the only programming language at this level that offers a comprehensive, real-time debugger. It allows students to learn the type of C-based programming used in advanced education and professional applications. ROBOTC is developed by the Carnegie Mellon Robotics Academy and designed for use with MINDSTORMS NXT and RCX as well as TETRIX. Classroom license allows for software installation on 12 computers. LEGOeducation.com 8+ education 9841 Intelligent NXT Brick 8+ 9842 Interactive Servo Motor Programmable 32-bit brick, including Bluetooth™ wireless communication and USB port. Programmable dot matrix display. 4 input, 3 output ports. 6 wire digital platform. 8KHz loud speaker. It is possible to use a number of simple predefined commands directly on the brick. More advanced programming requires software pack 2000077/2000080. Requires 6 AA batteries or the 9798/9693 Rechargeable Battery. Servo Motor with in-built rotation sensor that measures speed and distance and reports back to the NXT. This allows for motor control within one degree of accuracy. Several motors can be aligned to drive at the same speed. You will need a connector cable, which is included in the 9797 Base Set. 8+ 8+ Using the NXT brick, the touch sensor detects pressure – i.e. when the button is pressed or released. The sensor is also able to count single press and multiple presses. A LEGO cross axle can be attached to the sensor button. You will need a connector cable, which is included in the 9797 Base Set. Using the NXT brick, the light sensor is able to sense light or dark as well as light intensity in a room. It is also able to measure light intensity in colours (grey scale sorting). You will need a connector cable, which is included in the 9797 Base Set. 8+ 8+ 8+ Using the NXT brick, the sound sensor is able to measure noise levels in DB and DBA. It can also recognize sound patterns and identify tone differences. You will need a connector cable, which is included in the 9797 Base Set. Using the NXT brick, the ultrasonic sensor is able to detect an object and measure its proximity in inches and centimeters. You will need a connector cable, which is included in the 9797 Base Set. Using the NXT brick, the Colour Sensor is able to perform three unique functions. It acts as a Colour Sensor distinguishing between six colours; it works as a Light Sensor detecting light intensities, both reflected light and ambient light; and it works as a Colour Lamp, emitting red, green or blue light. You will need a connector cable, which is included in the 9797 Base Set. 9843 Touch Sensor 9845 Sound Sensor 9844 Light Sensor 9846 Ultrasonic Sensor 9694 Colour Sensor New 8+ 9847 USB Bluetooth™ Dongle The Abe USB Bluetooth adapter enables wireless communication between your PC or Mac and the NXT device. The Abe USB Bluetooth adapter is supported by Microsoft Windows XP, Vista (32 bit) and MacOS X 10.3.9 or newer, with the latest Service Packs. LEGO, the LEGO logo, DUPLO, WEDO and MINDSTORMS are trademarks of the/sont des marques de commerce de/son marcas registradas de LEGO Group. ©2010 The LEGO Group. 31 8+ 8+ Designed for use with the 9841 Intelligent NXT Brick, this Lithium Ion Polymer battery with DC plug gives you an alternative to normal AA batteries. Capacity: 2100 mAh. Estimated recharge time 4-5 hours. Use the 8887 Transformer 10V DC to charge. This standard 10V DC transformer allows you to recharge your 9693 Rechargeable Battery DC or 8878 Power Functions Rechargeable Battery Box. The Vernier NXT Sensor Adaptor allows you to integrate Vernier sensors with the Intelligent NXT brick and the NXT Software. This enables you to carry out an even wider variety of science experiments and data collection with your students. Embedded in a LEGO NXT sensor housing, the adaptor is very easy to assemble on NXT models. 9693 Rechargeable Battery DC 9799 Vernier NXT Sensor Adaptor 8887 Transformer 10V DC More Opportunities with 3rd Party Products. Visit LEGOeducation.com! A wide range of 3rd party products are available. They provide even more opportunities to carry out curriculum-relevant activities, experiments and data collection with LEGO® MINDSTORMS® Education. Visit LEGOeducation.com or contact your local dealer for more information. HiTechnic Vernier LogIt from DCP A trusted partner since 2006, HiTechnic manufactures a range of sensors for MINDSTORMS. Currently, seven sensors are available – all in MINDSTORMS sensor housing. The 9799 Vernier NXT Sensor Adaptor allows you to use more than 30 analogue Vernier sensors together with MINDSTORMS. With NXT LogIt Sensor Adaptor from DCP you can use more than 50 analogue and digital sensors with MINDSTORMS. Icon-based programming LabVIEW Education Edition New LabVIEW Education Edition is an intuitive, drag-and-drop programming environment that enables high school teachers to bring science, technology, engineering and math concepts to life. With LabVIEW, students can quickly build a program to log data, power a robot, and analyze information, while becoming familiar with the same graphical LabVIEW platform used in industry. The software works seamlessly with popular educational hardware including MINDSTORMS and TETRIX, and runs on both Windows and Mac OS. TETRIX™ by PITSCO – Revolutionary Metal Building System for MINDSTORMS® Education TETRIX™ TETRIX™ is a new metal building system designed for use with MINDSTORMS Education in higher education and FIRST® Tech Challenge competitions! It includes aluminium elements, metal gears, durable drive motors and servos, adding a new dimension to MINDSTORMS Education robots. Visit LEGOeducation.com or contact your local dealer for more information. Colours of and decorative designs on elements may vary. LEGOeducation.com Robotics 8+ ATTENTION! If the artwork is subsequently changed beyond any text translation, all photos named Shutterstock xxx must either be excluded from the material or you must purchase the rights to use such photos directly from Shutterstock.com. Classroom Solutions for Schools LEGOeducation.com LEGO, the LEGO logo, DUPLO, WEDO and MINDSTORMS are trademarks of the/sont des marques de commerce de/son marcas registradas de LEGO Group. ©2010 The LEGO Group. 035350. 4630104.